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GRAVEYARD RODEO: We Are 'Heaviest, Loudest, Darkest, Most Frightening Original Band Out There'
Drummer Wayne "Doobie" Fabra of the reunited legendary Lousiana hardcore/metal pioneers GRAVEYARD RODEO has issued the following update: "We are currently looking for a guitar player who is reliable, serious and who can tour. Do you have what it takes? Tired of hearing the same old dime-a-dozen deat...April 10, 2008
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VENOM Planning Festival Appearances
British black metal pioneers VENOM have issued the following update: "VENOM are planning to play a select number of festival shows this summer to coincide with the release of their new album. The band's management are now in negotiations with promoters to confirm the shows." VENOM is expected to per...April 10, 2008
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CANDLEMASS Guitarist MATS 'MAPPE' BJRKMAN: 'I Am Not A Criminal'
CANDLEMASS guitarist Mats "Mappe" Bjrkman, who was recently sentenced to two years in a Swedish prison for grand theft, has spoken exclusively to Sweden Rock magazine about his court case and how it might impact the band's future activities. Bjrkman was convicted of stealing CDs worth approximately...April 9, 2008
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DEICIDE's STEVE ASHEIM: 'I Think This New Album Is A Good Mix Of Old And New'
MetalSucks's Axl Rosenburg recently conducted an interview with DEICIDE founder and drumming legend, Steve Asheim. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On DEICIDE's new album, "Till Death Do Us Part": "I think this new album is a good mix of old and new styles of DEICIDE. It reminds me of a .....April 8, 2008
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Former THE GATHERING Singer Working On More 'Rock-Oriented' New Material
Former THE GATHERING and current AGUA DE ANNIQUE singer Anneke van Giersbergen has issued the following update: "As you may know, I have recorded a single with some of Holland's greatest artists for the good cause of Tibet. We sing a beautiful Dutch song: 'Als Je Ooit Nog Eens Terug Kan' (If You Cou...April 8, 2008
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CANDLEMASS Bassist On Upcoming U.S. Tour: 'We've Been Waiting 17 Years For This'
Swedish doom metal merchants CANDLEMASS are preparing to embark on what is sure to be one of the biggest events in metal in 2008... their first U.S. tour in 17 years! This is will also mark the bands first time performing in the States with vocalist and Texas native Robert Lowe, also of SOLITUDE AET...April 3, 2008
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SLAYER, VENOM, CANDLEMASS, ROTTING CHRIST, KRISIUN Confirmed For France's HELLFEST
SLAYER, VENOM, CANDLEMASS, DANKO JONES, ROTTING CHRIST, KRISIUN, SHAI HULUD, BLEEDING THROUGH, THROWDOWN, DISFEAR, BLACK TIDE and PUNISH YOURSELF have been confirmed for this year's Hellfest festival, set to take place June 20-22, 2008 at Clisson, France. The festival billing is shaping up as follow...April 3, 2008
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JUDAS PRIEST Singer Says Tour With HEAVEN AND HELL And MOTRHEAD Is 'Looking Very Real'
A 29-minute audio interview with JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford which aired on last night's (March 29) edition of "The Classic Metal Show" is available for streaming in three parts below. A few excerpts from the chat follow: The Classic Metal Show: I interviewed you back when TWO [Rob's one-off ind...March 30, 2008
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THROWDOWN Guitarist Praises PANTERA, Slams TRUSTKILL RECORDS
At the recent Scum of the Earth tour stop with SOILWORK and WAR OF AGES in New York City, MetalSucks had a chance to sit down and chat with THROWDOWN guitarist Mark Choiniere. Mark talked about the tour, THROWDOWN's new album "Venom & Tears", his thoughts on the constant comparisons to PANTERA,...March 28, 2008
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CANDLEMASS: 'Nothing Has Changed' Following Guitarist's 'Grand Theft' Conviction
Legendary doomers CANDLEMASS have issued a statement regarding the recent reports in the Swedish media that the group's guitarist, Mats "Mappe" Bjrkman, has been sentenced to two years in prison for grand theft. The musician was convicted of stealing CDs worth approximately $490,000 from the distrib...March 24, 2008
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NERVECELL To Support VADER In Egypt
Dubai-based death/thrash metal band NERVECELL has been confirmed as the support act for VADER on April 11 in Cairo, Egypt. This will mark NERVECELL's second appearance in Egypt as the group had previously headlined Egypt Metal Festival in March 2007. Check out a flyer for the show at this location....March 21, 2008
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CANDLEMASS Guitarist Sentenced To Two Years In Prison
CANDLEMASS guitarist Mats "Mappe" Bjrkman has been sentenced to two years in a Swedish prison for grand theft, reports Realtid.se. He was convicted of stealing CDs with a retail value of SEK 3 million (approximately $490,000). According to prosecutor Mats Jansson, Bjrkman and and his accomplice Stef...March 20, 2008
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Former GREAT WHITE Tour Manager Freed From Prison
The Associated Press reports that the band manager whose pyrotechnics display sparked a nightclub fire that killed 100 people in 2003 walked out of prison Wednesday (March 19),free to return to his home state of Florida after serving less than half of his four-year sentence. Daniel Biechele, 31, wh...March 19, 2008
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GLOOMY GRIM Confirmed For Czech Republic's BRUTAL ASSAULT Festival
Finnish black metal project GLOOMY GRIM has been confirmed for this year's Brutal Assault festival, set to take place August 14-16 at the Jaromer Army Fortress in Josefov, Czech Republic. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: AGNOSTIC FRONT ALL SHALL PERISH BEHEADED BEHEMOTH CARCASS CEPHALI...March 19, 2008
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Former GREAT WHITE Tour Manager To Be Freed Tomorrow
The Associated Press reports that that former GREAT WHITE tour manager whose pyrotechnics started a fire that killed 100 people five years ago will soon be a free man. Daniel Biechele is scheduled to be released from prison Wednesday (March 19) after serving less than half of his four-year sentence....March 18, 2008
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